'We are destroyed': Family of boy, 4, crushed to death by gate during family holiday in Italy speak of tragic loss

Dad Amedeo Quirino and mum Roberta said they are 'haunted' by their son's death (Image: Manchester Evening News)

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The devastated family of a little boy crushed to death by an iron gate says his loss has "destroyed" their lives.

Angelo Quirino died when the metal contraption collapsed on him during a family holiday near Rome, Italy.

The four-year-old had been with his mum Roberta Host, brother Diego, eight, and eight-month-old sister Linda on a two-week break in the coastal city of Anzio.

Speaking for the first time about Angelo’s death, his devastated parents said they are haunted by his death every day - but have found some comfort in the wave of support they received, Manchester Evening News reports.

Angelo Quirino pictured with a certificate after finishing nursey in July (Image: MEN MEDIA)